Additional Needs Assistant - Trinity Primary School - SBO08427

To work closely and co-operatively with teaching staff to support the needs of pupils identified as having additional needs.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
To undertake tasks, which may include helping with some or all of the following, depending on the needs of the individuals:

• Communication


• Written tasks


• Use of IT


• Motor difficulties


• Listening to instructions


• Following instructions


• Completing tasks


• Mobility


• Self care/personal hygiene


• Toileting


• Cleaning up children who have wet or soiled themselves


• Social skills


• Preparation of resources/materials


• Supervision during intervals/lunch times


• Feeding and medication (after training)

To undertake support for individuals or groups as requested by the Head Teacher, Class Teacher and/or Learning Support Teacher.
To assist in the implementation of plans, devised by the CT and or/LST or other agencies as required.
To monitor on an informal basis the progress of pupils in learning and behaviour.
To contribute to reports for pupils for discussion at review and planning meetings.
To liaise with HT, CT and/or LST and other agencies as required.

No formal qualifications are required, but an acceptable standard of school education is desirable. Additional Needs Assistants will be required to undertake on the job training as and when available.

This is a 39 week post, working hours will be during school term only, the salary will be pro-rated accordingly. Please note the salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year).